Image: Tomb of John Still, Wells Cathedral, Somerset, UK - 20100930

Description: The tomb of John Still (c. 1543 – 26 February 1607/8), the Bishop of Bath and Wells, along the east wall of Wells Cathedral, Wells, Somerset, England, UK, in the north transept leading into the Chapter House. Erected by Nathaniel Still, his son, the tomb bears the following Latin inscription: Memoriae sacrum Joanni Still Episcopo Bathoniensi et Wellensi, Sacras Theologia Doctori Acerrimo Christianae Veritatis propugnatori non minus vitas integritate quam veria doctrina claro qui cum Domino diu vigilasset in Christo spe certa resurgendi obdormivit die XXVI Februarii mdcvii Vixit annos LXIIII sedit episcopus XVI Nathaniel Still filius primogenitus optimo patri maerens pietatis ergo posuit [Sacred to the memory of John Still Bishop of Bath and Wells, Doctor of Theology, keenest warrior for Christian Virtue famed not less in integrity of life than for True Doctrine who when he had long kept vigil with the Lord went to sleep in Christ on the 26th day of February 1607 in the certain hope of rising again. He lived for 64 years, sat as Bishop for 16. Nathaniel Still first-born son mourning the best father thus placed it of piety.] On the upper part of the tomb are three escutcheons. From left to right they are: (1) azure, a saltire per saltire and per cross counter changed argent and Or (the coat of arms of the See of Wells); (2) the same, impaling the Still coat of arms; and (3) the Still coat of arms.
Title: Tomb of John Still, Wells Cathedral, Somerset, UK - 20100930
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